Tom East Lake Dam
Tom East Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Zapata County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tom East Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tom East Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tom East (private). It impounds the Tr-escobas Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Zapata |
| River/Stream | Tr-escobas Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.08858, -99.04376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOM EAST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02393 |
| Federal ID | TX02393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |